My last blog described one of my favorite rituals, an annual calling back of the sun at year’s end. There are many other rituals that I enjoy and have employed through the years. Whether it’s a regularly scheduled, often-practiced celebration or a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, such a...

Snow. A fresh coat snow coated the ground at the homestead ,as those familiar New Hampshire winds screeched through the trees. I took a sip from my french press, woodstove made coffee in my tiny house and took in a moment of reflection. “This is the most terrible coffee I have ever ha...

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A few years ago, we rented a charming house on stilts that was situated on a hillside, with a large wraparound porch/balcony. We had a breathtaking view of the valley below, complete privacy and enough space to garden and raise some livestock, and the landlord boasted of the house bei...

I’m a classic over-thinker - every decision I make, every purchase I consider, it has to take me like five times as long as a normal human being. Whatever man — I work hard for my money, and I don’t wanna waste it on junk. It’s this thought process that went into my decision to try ou...

What is cooler corn? Well, it’s corn that’s been cooked in a cob inside of a cooler! Making corn in a cooler is an excellent way to serve a large crowd where any other size of pot would just not be enough. Through this ingenious method, you can cook a lot of corn at once even if you d...

A smart fan can connect to smart thermostats and help control the temperature in your home. For example, a Haiku fan with SenseME technology paired with a Nest Thermostat can adjust automatically, switching between its seasonal settings based on the temperature sent from the thermosta...

I’m a classic over-thinker - every decision I make, every purchase I consider, it has to take me like five times as long as a normal human being. Whatever man - I work hard for my money, and I don’t wanna waste it on junk. It’s this thought process that went into my decision to try ou...